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Earlier in the week, one of our Collie staff attended a VEPLA seminar on the recent native vegetation reforms to the Victorian Planning Provisions under Amendment VC138. A number of speakers presented on the topic including from the Department of...
The Victorian State Government recently gazetted changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions, which were introduced through Amendment VC142. The Amendment VC142 changes were identified as part of the Smart Planning Rules and Policy Program, which saw consultation feedback provided by...
The Victorian State Government recently gazetted two changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions, which introduced Amendment VC138 and Amendment VC140. VC 138 Native Vegetation Protection Amendment VC138 implements reforms relating to the Victorian Government review of the planning provisions for...
Collie recently acted on behalf of Sotheby's as the advocate at a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearing for proposed changes to a heritage façade at 14 - 16 Collins Street, Melbourne. The proposed works to the façade involved...
Collie assisted Stockland in obtaining town planning approval for the subdivision of land known as 'The Grove West', in Tarneit. The Grove West adds to the adjoining Grove East precinct, which is nearing completion. The approved subdivision (layout below) comprises...
Recent press on O Bike really makes you wonder if there is a competition running for the most obscure or outrageous location to leave the bike. Further press suggests the days of O Bike operating in Melbourne are numbered. That...
Collie assisted Stockland in obtaining town planning approval at 'Highlands' in Craigieburn for the subdivision of land known as 'Subdivision Plan 20c' (SP20c). SP20c will be the newest addition to this extensive and successful Stockland development. The approved subdivision (layout...
Opera Houses can become iconic buildings in cities world-wide and the one in Oslo, Norway is no exception. Opened in 2008, the Oslo Opera House is the home of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. The building forms a wedge...
Norway has a population of something around 5 million and has gained much wealth from its North Sea oil reserves and sales to Europe. It is also a significant exporter of LNG gas. A perception around Norway is that there...
It is interesting to see that the City of Melbourne has commenced works on the 'Green your Laneway' project, with a series of planter boxes being constructed recently in Coromandel Place to accommodate a range of plant species. The project...